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One of the world's greatest sailing destinations, regattas, chartered sailboats, and cruisers make their ways to ports across these 60 islands, cays, and islets once frequented by pirates. Among them is Tortola, the largest of the chain, whose northern coast woos with beaches like Smuggler's Cove, Cane Garden Bay, and Lambert's Beach. Picturesque boats dot them all, from which snorkelers drop off to treat with sea fans, parrotfish, elkhorn, and others in the waters that inspired Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island home. Meanwhile, Virgin Gorda wows with steep green slopes that tumble down to deserted beaches and remarkable geological formations. Home to The Baths, the yacht clubs, quiet coves, luxury resorts, and villas provide a multitude of haunts for discerning travelers. Privacy is fiercely guarded and respected in this "wilderness beach," as dubbed by Laurence Rockefeller; consider a stay here the ultimate "Do Not Disturb" sign. BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS Nature's Little Secrets British Virgin Islands | 31 J O S T VA N D Y K E Great Tobago Guana Island Great Camanoe Scrub Island Beef Island V I R G I N G O R D A Ginger Island Cooper Island Peter Island Norman Island Great Thatch Island Road Town Carrot Bay West End East End Brewers Bay Fort Shirley Spanish Town Virgin Gorda Peak S T. J O H N ( U S V I ) Great Harbour Fat Hogs Bay White Bay Handsome Bay Pond Bay South Sound A T L A N T I C O C E A N Beef Island International Airport T O R T O L A S i r Fr anc i s Dr a k e C hannel 0 2 miles 0 2 km 4 3 2 1 5 PETER ISLAND PETER ISLAND RESORT AND SPA O O O O O H An exclusive private island experience with only 52 rooms and three villa estates on an 1,800-acre private island oasis! Superb cuisine, incredible service, a spectacular spa, five powder-white beaches, and numerous recreational options will leave you wanting for nothing. Arrive via Beef Island Airport in Tortola or via St. Thomas. Transfers are arranged by the island. AAA Four-Diamond. 1

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